Sheikh Safwat Frij

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Islamic Movement’s new leader set to continue pragmatism, working with Israeli government

Ariel Ben SolomonFebruary 8, 2022

“Safwat Frij is the strong man within the Islamic Movement, and he believes in the political path of [Ra’am Party leader] Mansour Abbas that has paved the way for a new way to interact with the Israeli government,” said Shahin Sarsour, a former adviser to Arab Knesset members.

Ra'am Party leader Mansour Abbas at party headquarters in Tamra, on election night, March 23, 2021. Photo by Flash90.

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